■ 2014 outlook: In the nine years since Muleshoe started running the spread offense, only senior quarterbacks have started – until Danny Campos won the job during his sophomore season and threw 29 touchdown passes and for 2,468 yards.

“Normally, we take a converted receiver who played in that system to be our quarterback,” Wood said. “We didn’t know if he could handle it or not, but he did great things.”

The team’s leading rusher and defensive end, Kegan Gonzales, moves to wide receiver and Wood returns linebackers Braden Bessire and Chamel Regalado, who combined for 215 tackles last season.

Wood said the Mules have 87 players participating this year – the highest total in 15 seasons. Will improved depth be enough to unseat Littlefield in 1-3A D1?